Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The problem with that response is that it is not matched in reality. The board does not currently have the correct skill mix. Members have been appointed to the board who have zero experience in healthcare. It is beyond me what they are doing on that board. There is no mandated position for a patient advocate. One member has patient advocacy listed as one of his or her responsibilities. There is a bunch of scientists. One scientist, or perhaps two is fine but the clinical expertise is not there.

The board has been appointed. We know what will happen without this clause because a board has been appointed. Which member or members of the board represent the clinical community, that is, doctors, consultants, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals?